Totem Books

About Totem Books

Known for

• Books and records
• LGBTQ-welcoming and transgender safe space
• In-store shopping and pickup
• Wi-Fi and free parking
• Wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking

Google rating breakdown

773 ratings on Google. Ratings and counts are Google's, not ours.

• 5★654
• 4★93
• 3★16
• 2★6
• 1★4

What people mention

Topics counted across Google reviews.

• friendly staff×77
• records×50
• used books×42
• great reads×26
• open mic×7
• book donation×4
• local authors×4
• cassettes×2
• indie bookstore×2
• drag queen bingo×2

People also search for

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• University of Michigan - Flint Bookstore4.2 (150)
• Fenton's Open Book4.8 (151)
• F.L.I.NaTion 100

What reviewers say elsewhere

• “Great place to get books and music. This is the shop I got a financial education that changed my life. I paid 4.78. For a book that changed everything.”

  — Charlotte Shinabarger, September 29, 2026 · google

• “An interesting selection of books, LPs and assorted art fills the bookstore. They offer coffee, tea, and bagels and such. Monthly open mike nights attract area talent young and old, ranging from novices to seasoned musicians comedians an…”

  — Peter Ternes, September 25, 2026 · google

• “They have a very eclectic variety of books here.”

  — Robin Featherston, September 20, 2026 · google

• “Such an awesome place for Flint to have! Cool atmosphere and wonderfully kind staff. Will be happy to continue to donate back to this bookstore, and left with a really good version of The Martian. Quite the vinyl collection too!”

  — Alma Burwell, August 29, 2026 · google

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Totem Books — frequently asked

Is Totem Books open on Mondays?

Yes — Totem Books is open Monday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Where is Totem Books?

Totem Books is at 620 W Court St, Flint, MI 48503.

What is the phone number for Totem Books?

You can reach Totem Books on +1810-407-6402.